Pot smoking mothers?

First off, I don’t need any judgmental answers for I’ve already heard everything you have probably got to say.

I’m here asking about CPS. I smoked bud throughout my pregnancy, it helped with morning sickness in the beginning and it also helped with my appetite and insomnia later on. I’m 36 weeks today. My doctors were aware of my smoking, due to them piss testing me and I was open about my use. I’m wondering...will they test my baby after the delivery? Will cps come to my house and have a talk with me if so or will they talk to me in the hospital? Or is CPS more worried about mothers birthing kids with heroin and cocaine in their system?

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Yes, they're going to test your baby, and yes CPS will get involved (as they should be)
. I've seen plenty of children in foster care because of marijuana (I help run a foster Closet).
You're playing with fire. Maybe they won't take your kid, maybe they will.

People are sooooooo JUDGEMENTAL! There’s noooo telling how many of y’all were weed babies. I mean come on, my mom smoked with all three of my siblings and we are all fine. Imagine all the people born in the 80’s. I bet they were all weed babies. I don’t smoke it, but I have in the past. Weed is good for soooo many things.

Ya I wouldn’t have told doctors/admit because that’s when they HAVE to say something is when they know you openly admit your using an illegal substance. Now if you just never mentioned it they might have seen a positive result, but that doesn’t mean they would’ve felt the need to act on it. I’ve seen it many times and it’s always a problem when they mention it to the doctor like the doc took an oath

Congratulations, this is one of the trashiest weed posts I've seen on this board so far, and there's been quite a few. Also, congrats for being more worried about the consequences of smoking while pregnant as opposed to the consequences your newborn will probably suffer as a result of your bad decisions. Un-fucking-believable.

It depends on your hospital and your state. But typically you get a drug test when you go into labor. They will ask you to pee in a cup either before or after you have the baby. If you test positive for anything then they will test the baby. If the baby tests positive, then CPS will be called.
For marijuana, they will more than likely do a home visit and they may recommend intervention. (Such as classes)

But if your doc is aware of your usage, just ask him or her what to expect. Typically, they are required to report any drug usage during pregnancy. But sometimes it’s at their discretion. Either way, the best answer that you’re looking for will come from them.

I don’t think it’s as simple as everyone is making it out to be. If your docs know and haven’t found it reportable, then maybe it’s not. Maybe it depends on how much you’re smoking? It’s legal and “allowed” to consume some alcohol (though not recommended) so perhaps it’s the same for pot (although i don’t know what state you live in). Have your docs encouraged you to stop or told you it would harm the baby? I know it can cause some delayed fetal growth and the infant can have withdrawal symptoms, but again I wonder if it all depends on how much you’re using.

Also, you said you are 36 weeks right? So have you thought about trying to get through the next 4 ish weeks without smoking? That could be really helpful to your baby. Think about it. And good luck to you mama. I really hope no harm comes to

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